Newsletter Feb 24th 2008

Well I hope you all had an opportunity to visit the Step Into Africa exhibit. It was just amazing and extremely moving. You even have the opportunity through World Vision to sponsor a child as well as other sponsorship opportunities. If you have not had a chance, it will be open Monday from 9a-9p.

The photos above are from a recent mission trip Melissa Shaver took to Olrando with Spark Ministires. Walking In Grace Ministries, Melissa Shaver's ministry, is hosting a Ladies Event in March that sounds amazing. SEE DETAILS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BLOG. She also has some fantastic stories to share regarding her recent mission trips here in the US.

Ladies Night is this week, on Thursday, at Holly Caldwell's house. We passed around a sign up sheet for dishes. If you did not get a chance to sign up you can email Holly jcaldwell_family1@tx.rr.com with your dish. See below for more details.

MISSION TRIPS
There are many upcoming Mission opportunites to get involved with here at FBC. Either pick up a Transforming Your World passport in the connection or office or Check out the website for more information www.fbc-mckinney.org. Here you can get detailed information on each of the 27 Trips taking place this year. Below are a variety of trips that members of our class are either looking into or have signed up to go on.
Here are trips members are planning to go on...
4/9-4/14 Lancaster, PA, Spark Ministries (LeeAnn Richardson & Melissa Shaver)
4/26 - 5/2 Honduras, Xtreme Mission Adventures (John Richardson)
5/8-5/17 Sierra Leone West Africa, Mission Direct (Kayla Whiddon)
6/13-6/22 Chile, FBC Family Sports (Craig Shaver & Kevin Chadwick)
7/19-7/26 Honduras, Xtreme Mission Adventures (Tim Moore)
8/3-8/13 Ethiopia, South Africa (Rozalyn Payne)
10/11-10/19 Dominion Republic (Todd & Sharee Sanders, Audra Williams)

Here are some trips some members are researching and considering....
9/10-9/22 Latvia, International Commission (John Payne)

PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISES
The Sanders dear friend, Kristie Redmond, who is 27 weeks pregnant, is still on bed rest in the hospital with contractions

John Payne's sister, Lisa Turner, has Wegeners Disease, as disease of the immune system. Her upper respritory system is attacking itself. She has been on steriods for over 18 months now and has lost much of her hearing due to infection. Doctors are saying this is the worst case they have ever seen. Please pray for wisdom for her doctors and strenghth for Lisa.

Rozalyn Payne's Sister In Law's father has been put in a Hospice facility at the end of a 3 year battle with cancer. Rozalyn may be traveling to Colorado this week for the funeral.

Lee Ann Richardson's mother, Nancy, has signs that her breast cancer is returning

Pray for our mommies to be..
Hilary Rance due 4/4 (may be induced 3/31)
Dee Dee Anderson due 4/11

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See the NEW FEATURE on the left side of this BLOG about Melissa's ministry Walking In Grace

Looking for a Babysitter???? The Shaver’s daughters, Caroline and Mackenzie - are raising money to go on a spring break mission trip to Mexico with the youth group. They haven't announced the cost of the trip yet - which is scary in and of itself :) - but they’re thinking it'll be around $600-$800 each. Probably their best way of raising their money will be through babysitting! So, during the holiday season, if you are in need of a sitter, please keep them in mind!! During the school weeks they can't stay out too late but weekends are great. Also, they'll be out of school on the 21st of December so during those two weeks they can babysit during the week for later hours.

SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFASTS
*Remember all, there is always breakfast on Sunday mornings in our class so come hungry! Here is the Sunday Morning Breakfast list…Dee Dee Anderson will shoot you a reminder prior to your Sunday. You will want to bring breakfast for approximately 20-25 people. Questions: contact Dee Dee Anderson 972-542-5432 or dougdietra@sbcglobal.net
March
2nd ~ Tim and Jennifer Moore
9th ~ Michelle and John Skoczek
16th~ Holly and Jason Caldwell
30th ~ Rob and Caron Cook

April
6th ~ Jimmy and Marion Yancey
13th ~Andrea and Jake Goza
20th ~Todd and Sharee Sanders
27th ~???

May
4th ~ Rozalyn and John Payne
11th ~ Marc and Lisa Fowler
18th ~ Denise and Chris Jessen
25th ~ ???

CLASS EVENTS

1. Ladies Night Date: Thursday Feb 28th **SAVE THE DATE**
Location: Holly Caldwell's Home
Time: 7:00pm
Details: Holly Caldwell is heading up ladies night this month. We will be doing a recipe exchange where we each bring a dish and email Holly the recipe prior to the party. Holly will compile all the recipes for each to take home. If you don't get the chance to email it to her, just bring it to the party. Please EMAIL your recipes to Holly at jcaldwell_family1@tx.rr.com

2. Mens Fellowship Breakfast *THIS WEEK*
Date: WEDNESDAY Mar 5th

Time: 7:00 AM Location: IHOP in Allen on 75
Details: Mid week fellowship for the guys…come for a casual breakfast before work!
Questions: contact John Payne 972-921-8121 or john_e_payne@tx.rr.com


CHURCH EVENTS
1. The church is collecting donations of Diapers over the next few weeks for the Hope Resource Center. Their goal is 20,000 diapers. Let's help reach this goal! Please drop off diapers in the connection
2. Step Into Africa, a walk through exhibit showcasing the Aids pandemic in Africa, Feb 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Length: 45 mins. Free. Parental Discretion Advised. Location: The Rock Time: Open 9am-9pm each day
3. Habitat for Humanity is still looking for volunteers. Please see link on church website at http://www.fbc-mckinney.org/
54 In April there will be a church wide outreach in lieu of service one Sunday. Each BFG is being challenged to find a ministry/need in the community for outreach. Be thinking of ideas.....ex: Hope Resource Center, Seed Sowers Prison Ministry, Meals on Wheels, etc.
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~If you would like any further information on our class you are more than welcome to contact, Sharee Sanders, Melissa Shaver, Jennifer Moore, or me.
Last minute reminders…..
1. Ladies Night Thur 28th
2. Step Into Africa Feb 24th last day

Have a safe and fantastic week ya’ll!
In Him,
Rozalyn Payne
Home Phone 469-742-0447
Sharee & Todd Sanders (Directors)
Home Phone 972-571-8854
Melissa & Craig Shaver (Teachers)
Home Phone 214.544.8648
Jennifer Moore Home
Phone 214-383-3306